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Dwight45
Explorer
Jul 12, 2015

Generator break in?

Does a brand new generator need a break in period? The genny in our new Attitude (5500 on an) quit after running 30-45 minutes. Would not restart, when I opened the door to the compartment it was very hot. It did flash codes but the factory paperwork was not included in our information packet. Plenty of gas in the tank,less than an hour of run time. Another genny thread suggested fuel pump problems. Did it just get too hot and shut down? I'll try restarting this morning and running with no load and see what happens.
Thanks
Dwight
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  • Dwight45's avatar
    Dwight45
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    Oil is good. I ran it about 45min no load everything was fine. I did have the Gen door open. I'll try running it under load later. Haven't had any luck downloading
    the manual. Internet not to good here.
    Dwight
  • arhayes's avatar
    arhayes
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    Yes - there is a.break in covered in the owners manual, plus monthly schedule recommendations. I'd just seen the other thread and wonder if yours is t also a fuel pump issue. If it's under warranty I'd get them to handle it for you.
  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    Jul 12, 2015
    Keep us posted...Onan, seems to me, has a very good reputation whether it be gas, LP or diesel fueled generators.

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